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Ann Arbor, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Ann Arbor school board candidate’s firing lawsuit was just dismissed
  • How you can weigh in on M-14 traffic noise near Ann Arbor schools
  • How Ann Arbor’s new tenant protections could change your next lease

Also on today's calendar: Election Special– Voter Guides and Donuts and Coffee! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ex-Ann Arbor school board treasurer's employment lawsuit tossed out of court (mlive.com) — An Ann Arbor Public Schools board candidate has had his wrongful-termination lawsuit against former employer Rehmann Group dismissed with prejudice in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, meaning it cannot be refiled. The former AAPS board treasurer is still actively campaigning for a partial-term school board seat this November, positioning himself to help address the district’s ongoing financial challenges.
   

2. Open house to discuss M-14 noise study in Washtenaw County (michigan.gov) — MDOT is inviting Ann Arbor residents to a public open house on a new noise study of M-14 between Newport Road and North Maple Road, focused on impacts to nearby public schools. Locals can review the draft report, learn about possible noise abatement options, and submit comments in person, online, by email, or mail through October 26.
   

3. Ann Arbor expands tenant protections as Michigan cracks down on rental fees (wxyz.com) — Ann Arbor has formally expanded its Tenants’ Bill of Rights, becoming the first Michigan city to explicitly protect renters’ right to organize and adding fines for landlords who retaliate. Paired with new statewide limits on rental fees, the changes could immediately affect how Ann Arbor renters advocate for repairs, transparency, and fair treatment, with the city hiring staff to enforce the rules.
   

4. Ann Arbor for Public Power debates DTE-backed group over ballot proposal (michigandaily.com) — Ann Arbor voters will soon decide City Proposal E, which could start the process of replacing DTE’s electric utility with a city-run power grid overseen by an elected board. At a League of Women Voters forum, supporters touted local control and climate goals, while opponents warned of high costs, tax impacts, and questions about whether the shift would speed up the move to renewable energy.
   

5. Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wkfr.com) — Ann Arbor families considering private education will see two local standouts in Niche’s new 2026 rankings: Rudolf Steiner School at #9 and Greenhills School at #2 statewide and #1 for STEM. The list compares tuition, academics, college prep, and student-teacher ratios across Michigan, giving Ann Arbor parents context on how their options stack up against top schools in Bloomfield Hills and beyond.
   

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  • Rehmann posted a job opening for Battery Technician (Client Opening) in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ann Arbor here.

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